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Washing machine recommendations

(33 Posts)
helena Sun 03-Feb-19 13:31:41

Well, my Zanussi washing machine has given up the ghost after just four years minimal labour!! I'm not impressed, so looking for recommendations for another machine that may last longer. I'm not bothered about an all singing, all dancing machine, as I generally only use a 40-60 degree wash for most things, plus a hot, cotton wash for towels etc.. Any tips and pointers would be appreciated. ?

annep1 Tue 05-Feb-19 09:31:31

We usually check Which reports before buying. It helps although not perfect. I do like a short cycle so looked for this.. Our machine does short cycle by using 2 rinses instead of 3. not good. So check instruction book before buying. Cheaper makes are sometimes fine. No one needs "singing dancing."

fairisle Tue 05-Feb-19 09:38:25

I bought a Beko washing machine 4 years ago,it washes and spins well,i would recommend Beko

Fishpieplease Tue 05-Feb-19 10:00:23

I’ve bought a number of white good from Euronics. When my last washing machine died,I phoned the local store. I was a given excellent advice about different types of machines. He suggested things to consider I hadn’t thought about...kind of washing I did,whether I was bothered about long cycles etc. Delivered,fitted and took away the old one,all on Christmas Eve! Obviously I read reviews etc before I bought...but I did it all from home. Paid after fitting the machine.

FlexibleFriend Tue 05-Feb-19 13:00:51

I have a zanussi and I'm very happy with it, washing machines and tumble dryers work overtime in this house. We frequently do multiple washes a day and so far at 5 years old they are problem free. Apart from a few manufacturers I wouldn't touch with a barge pole, I just set a price I'm willing to pay and although I'm a fan of Miele I'm not a fan of their prices. What's wrong with replacing your machine after 4 years, you get a guarantee and if it comes from AO you can get it next day, so much better than waiting days or weeks for an engineer then waiting for a part etc. Nope I'd rather replace every few years and have an up to date machine and only be machineless for 1 day.

MissAdventure Tue 05-Feb-19 13:02:45

I had my Beko machine for over 25 years.
I only let it go reluctantly when my mum died, and her almost new machine was going spare.

genie10 Tue 05-Feb-19 13:50:04

I have had two Hoover washing machines over the years and both have lasted and performed very well.

helena Sun 10-Feb-19 22:03:51

Opted for a Beko in the end. Early days yet, but I'm impressed with the washes it's done in the last few days. Thank you all for your input ?